National School Safety and Security Services is very proud of its accomplishments.  Accomplishments are only possible, however, when clients are satisfied with the services they receive from our firm.  

A sample of comments from our training and assessment clients are included below.  In order to maintain their privacy, specific client names and organizations are not listed on this Web site.  However, complete letters of reference and specific reference contacts are available upon request in connection with inquiries received from our potential clients.

WHAT DO CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR ASSESSMENTS?

"Ken is a highly-trained, well-organized professional who understands the requirement for safety in our schools.  Ken does his job in a highly professional, competent manner.  He provides results that are useful and worthwhile.  Ken understands schools and knows how to communicate with the subgroups in any school population.  Ken also works well with parents and the media to provide general understanding of a very difficult topic.  He is an excellent communicator and realizes the importance of accurate and effective information.  Using his services will provide professional validation of your current safety  program, along with accurate and thoughtful recommendations for your school...I would recommend him to any school district that needs to review its school safety program as well as find a way to a more safe and protective environment."  Superintendent, Ohio School District 

"Thank you for your total professional approach to our security assessment.  From the time you arrived to when you departed, everything was done in an orderly and time sensitive fashion...I can honestly say you have covered more than I expected.  The report was concise and easy to understand.  I would highly recommend your services to any school district."  Chairman of Security Committee and Board of Education Member, New Jersey School District 

"Our school board has approved a 7.5 million dollar safety upgrade for the school district.  Certainly this would not have occurred without your recommendations...What impressed us most with your assessment was the depth and detail examination of our district safety issues.  The best example of this was your recommendation of a second nurse at our high school. Many of us were surprised your assessment would venture into such areas of student well-being.  Needless to say, we were all very impressed...The results show we needed the objective eye of an outside professional such as you.  Issues, which we did not have solutions for, you provide with your knowledge of what schools are doing nationwide.  I know that our school district is safer and better prepared to address the many potential problems that face our nation's schools today as a result of your assessment."  Coordinator of Safety & Transportation Services, Indiana School District

 "You clearly did your homework prior to arriving on site for the assessment and during the site visit you were very thorough, ensuring all aspects of the school police operation were scrutinized from every level within the district and the community.  In addition to submitting an unbiased, objective, and comprehensive assessment, you followed up on your recommendations with support and a professional advocacy for the safety and security of our students, staff and patrons as well as for the members of the School Police Department and the School District Administration...I would not hesitate to recommend the services of National School Safety and Security Services to any school district truly interested in providing for the safety of their students and employees."  Chief, School Police Department

"Thanks for your diligent efforts, assistance, and expertise in compiling the Comprehensive School Security Assessment...You are certainly to be commended for a job well done.  The report is thorough, specific and categorized for quick reference to the areas assessed.  Copies will be provided to our Board of Trustees for review and subsequently be included for Board Agenda at the earliest opportunity." Superintendent, Independent School District, Texas  

"Working with Ken through this very extensive project has been very beneficial to staff.  His professionalism is mixed with his humor and expertise.  His ability to communicate both verbally and in writing has helped us analyze our procedures, explore options and reach consensus on various difficult issues."  Superintendent and Public Information Coordinator, Colorado School District

"All our staff were impressed with your wealth of knowledge and thoroughness.  The report you provided reflected substantial knowledge of our program; you are a very quickly study indeed!  The recommendations you made, extensive as they were, are all reasonable and appropriate.  Everyone was pleased that you did not take an approach of simply recommending more and more equipment, but rather took a more comprehensive, holistic perspective...We feel fortunate that you were available...We were further pleased that you easily keyed into the unique needs posed by the population of emotionally disturbed children and adolescents we serve...Thanks again for your excellent service."   Associate Director/Clinical Director, Day Treatment Centers and Group Homes, Ohio  

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT OUR TRAINING?

 "Thank you for your presentation at our August Education Roundtable meeting.  The information you presented on school safety and crisis preparation was very informative.  The national perspective you brought to the table provided our group with information that will be valuable as we look at policy options to improve school safety in our state." Governor

"Kenneth Trump is a very competent and highly qualified school security consultant.  We recommend his workshop to anyone interested in school security and crisis preparedness.  School administrators today must be prepared for a school crisis at all times.  Kenneth Trump will certainly make that possible."  Regional Superintendent of Schools and Safe & Drug Free School Administrative Assistant

 "I would like to express my appreciation for your leadership in the success of the four regional workshops...I was impressed with your presentation style, ability to adapt to various audiences and your proficiency in the area of school safety.  Your professional style facilitated open and meaningful discussion between school administrators and law enforcement officers. Evaluations indicated that participants believed that you were an excellent presenter, well prepared and that the information presented heightened their awareness concerning school safety.  I would like to commend you on your national leadership role in supporting and addressing the critical issues of school security and emergency preparedness.  You have done an outstanding job of speaking nationally to outline the essential components of school violence prevention.  I look forward to a continued partnership with you..."  Safe Schools Consultant, State Department of Education

 "In 28 years of teaching, I have NEVER been exposed to the critical information you presented on school security this morning.  This training should be mandatory for anyone entering the profession."   High School Teacher

"Our staff and parents were impressed with your expertise.  Our staff has heightened their sensitivity on school safety.  Your walk through made our staff aware that the are too friendly to strangers and they need to be more alert to visitors in the building.  Thanks to your knowledge, our staff will use this in-service to keep themselves safe."   Elementary Principal

 "Your presentation on 'Practical School Security' was excellent.  All security personnel...attended as well as representatives from surrounding suburban districts, SRO's, DARE Officers, the University...and the (State) Department of Education.  I heard a number of positive comments from all groups in attendance.  Many...are retired police officers.  They commented repeatedly about how your training was by far the best they have had because of your first-hand information and personal experience.  Your information helped us expand our knowledge and prevention practices.  We hope to work with you again soon."   School Safety/Climate Specialist

"Ken is the most knowledgeable consultant we have experienced in our school district.  His advice was down-to-earth and very practical.  All of those in attendance gave him rave reviews.  We are implementing his recommendations."  Superintendent of Schools

 "This was the best presentation that was ever offered to us in the past twenty years.  It was a very informative presentation and it applied to all of us in the audience."  School Bus Driver

"Your remarks on Friday were right on target and set the tone for the entire Conference."  Conference Coordinator, State Association of School Boards

 "Your keynote presentation and training intensive session provided valuable insights for the participants...thank you for making a difference by being an inherent part of our deliberations..." Chair, Steering and Planning Committee, National Violence Intervention and Prevention Institute

"Thank you for the day you spent with our staffs...Your presentation opened many eyes and helped all of us to understand better the subject of building security.  Your 'down home' approach coupled with your expertise showed us that you have a deep understanding of this subject.  We feel that we now can establish the necessary plans to enhance better security on an every day basis and also respond to 'crisis' situations if and when they may occur...As our personal plans evolve we 'reserve the right' to get back to you for further guidance and advice.  We would also recommend your services to any other district."   Three Elementary Principals

 "You were well prepared and the material you presented on 'Youth Gangs/Gang Violence/School Security' was very pertinent to the conference theme.  Your knowledge of the subject and your ability to communicate with the audience made you an extremely credible addition to our program."  United States Attorney

"Your workshop presentation for the faculty and staff...was outstanding.  The school safety information that you shared with us was exactly what was needed and was extremely timely...Since the workshop the awareness level of the staff has been heightened and I believe we will be prepared.  I know that our entire school community will benefit from their commitment."  Principal, Catholic K-8 School 

"The district staff appreciates your great sense of humor, they commented favorably on your organized, multimedia approach to presentation of information and they spoke highly of the awareness to all facets of school safety your program covers.  We want to have you back...thanks for a meaningful staff development day."  Superintendent of Schools

 "I am writing simply to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding job you did at our recent seminar...The survey results certainly give credence to my assertion that your message was well received and of value to the attendees...In addition, the extensive positive media coverage we received as a result of your presentation has been invaluable..."   Coordinator, School Security Department

 "As you will note from the enclosed summaries of comments from the participants, the workshop was indeed a success.  The manner in which you infused humor, video clips, and media reports into your effective delivery of important content contributed to an excellent workshop.  I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate further with you."  Supervisor of Psychological, Health-Related and Pupil Personnel Services, Regional Education Service Agency

 "Good practical advice.  Speaker displayed wide knowledge of subject matter."  School Risk Manager

 "Thank you for presenting another excellent seminar for the...School Safety Officers.  The workshop that you presented for us...was on target and very appropriate to the current issues we are facing in our school systems throughout the country.  Many of the school safety officers remembered you...and were looking forward to you coming again this year.  I am looking forward to having you back...to address our school administrators."  Director for School Safety and Security

"This was the best session on school security I have ever attended!"   Board Member, National School Boards Association 1998 Annual Convention

 "Many of our members have subsequently commented on the information you presented and, without exception, everyone was extremely impressed with your knowledge and professionalism."    Chair, Citizens' Council for Non-Violence

 "Your expertise in this area is well-recognized in the law enforcement community.  The attendees appreciated  the wealth of knowledge and experience that you provided."   Federal Law Enforcement Coordinator

 "You gave a very balanced, informative presentation."   County Sheriff

 "I have been a police officer for 27 years, 13 of those as Chief, and I never knew as much about security issues in the schools as I did after your presentation.  Excellent job!"    Suburban Police Chief